US Bridges

330 TH over Rock Falls Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097190901 · Structure no. 000000000106501

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

330 TH over Rock Falls Creek is a concrete slab carrying 330 TH over Rock Falls Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries330 TH
CrossesRock Falls Creek
Location097190901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24181, -93.09389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 330 TH over Rock Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 330 TH over Rock Falls Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 330 TH over Rock Falls Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 330 TH over Rock Falls Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 330 TH over Rock Falls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.